2022 Wirtz Estate Pinot Noir
Tasting notes
With a naturally cooler growing season at our Wirtz Vineyard, our 2022 unfiltered Pinot Noir showcases beautiful aromatics and elegance on the palate. On the nose, framboise and bright cherry meet subtle hints of weathered leather, tarragon and cocoa. A medley of red fruit integrated, yet prominent tannins, making for an exceptional food wine, pairing especially with charcuterie.
This vintage of the Wirtz Pinot Noir is unfiltered and aged for 14 months in new French Oak and 85% neutral oak.
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Varietal Composition | Pommard, Wadenswil |
| Appellation | Willamette Valley |
| Vineyard | David Hill Vineyards |
| Acid | .62g/100ml |
| PH | 3.55 |
| Aging | 14 months in 15% New French Oak, 85% Neutral Unfiltered |
| Residual Sugar | 0 |
| Alcohol | 12.80% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 10/06/2022 |
| Cases Produced | 277 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Oregon |
In 2022, the vintage in the Willamette and Tualatin Valley AVA's started classically wet and cool, highlighted by a frightening cold spell and frost in April that reduced and damaged buds across the valley. David Hill experienced no damage, however, due to its location in the valley. Cooler than most areas, and behind in the growing stage, the vintage was protected. A cooler growing season overall and a dry late harvest season yielded high acid and full fruit, making for a physiologically ripe vintage. The conditions of this vintage have created wines that are balanced, with full fruit and bright acid.
